The announcers are incorrect in their rule interpretation, unless the IIHF has a different rule about kicked pucks from everyone else. If a player kicks the puck into a defender and it deflects into the net it is rightfully a no goal. The only exception is if the kicked puck deflects off the defender's stick.

Heh. They are still discussing the called off goal. Though they did point out the other exception that I forgot about earlier. If the defender intentionally kicked at the puck (to try and clear it) and it deflected in that attempt, then it can be allowed.

But, seriously, the only way the rule would make sense is to not allow deflected pucks as well. Otherwise players would just try and bank it in off the goalie with their kick.

My all-time favorite goalie won tournament's top goalie, Noora Räty. It was such a privilege to watch her play in person for her four years (and two natty champs) as a Gopher, including their perfect season.

Great game for team USA, avenging their Sochi heartbreaker. Can't wait for Korea.

I really wish this tournament would have been given better coverage by the US media. Then perhaps more people would care or know it exists. But alas, stuck in a catch-22. Needs more coverage to get more fans, need more fans to get more coverage.